Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare on Sunday 20 September
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 20 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between London Paddington and Weston-Super-Mare / Plymouth, between Cardiff Central and Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Plymouth, between Severn Beach and Weston-Super-Mare / Exeter St Davids, and also between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-Super-Mare / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Plymouth
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Nailsea & Backwell, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare all day on Sunday. These buses will be a mixture of fast buses running non-stop between these stations, and also buses that will call at Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Worle, Weston Milton and Weston-super-Mare. These services will each run hourly.
Please note, Bedminster and Parson Street stations will not be served by the buses. If you require these stations, you may use your ticket on local bus routes in these areas at no extra cost.
You can use your ticket on local bus services between Bristol Temple Meads, Nailsea & Backwell, Yatton, Weston Milton and Weston-super-Mare at no extra cost.
Please be aware if you are travelling in the Bristol Temple Meads area you may also be affected by these engineering works.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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